New global health minor to be approved
· Rice campus often seems filled with students trying to fix global problems, whether through the Peace Corps, Engineers Without Boarders or the numerous alternative spring breaks. A proposed Global Health Technologies minor seeks to make this sort of activism part of the Rice curriculum. Proposed at the end of last summer, the interdisciplinary minor has been approved by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and is awaiting approval by the Faculty Senate.
Fondren Library purchases two self-checkout machines
· Some students say that Fondren Library's first floor looks like an airport, but with the addition of two self-checkout stations starting Wednesday, it may look more like a supermarket. The self-checkout machines, located on the east entrance, will be available for students, faculty and staff with a valid Rice ID card and PIN.
President's Study Break to offer pirate-themed food, activities
· Eye-patches and gold coins will abound Sunday at the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed President's study break in the Rice Memorial Center from 9-11 p.m. "Pirates of the Study Break" is hosted by the Offices of the President and the Dean of Undergraduates, and will give students a chance to nibble on free food and participate in various activities while taking a time off from studying.